US Bridges

Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1 N. of 75 TH St. · Structure no. 526350460000061

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Dr.
CrossesMill Creek Tributary
Location0.1 N. of 75 TH St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99319, -94.82374
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Woodland Dr. over Mill Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.